In Tuesday’s issue of the Daily, you published an editorial entitled “Howe could it come to this?” At the outset, the article seemed to be a critique of the Office of Student Activities (OSA), its services and policies. Instead, the writer veered into a misplaced attack on the staff member who is most clearly identified with OSA and its procedures.

In the spirit of serious examination and the open exchange of ideas, we should all feel free to debate policies, but there is no room in our community for mean-spirited criticism which is leveled at specific individuals or groups.

It is regrettable that the Daily editorial staff saw fit to print this article with its rude language and personally hurtful commentary. Such a diatribe demeans the Daily, which I know aspires to a much higher degree of professionalism.

Greg Boardman is the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.